Imagine relaxing in a cove, listening to the sounds of water rippling. Then, you feel a firm tug on your fishing line. It's going to be a big one! Picture the surface of the lake glistening, water spraying your face, the boat motor ahead roaring. Suddenly, your skis give way—a splash landing! Hear the laughter of children, smell charcoal drifting through the air, feel a breeze blowing through the campground. With almost 14,000 acres of water, all this and more is yours to discover at Jordan Lake.

The NC Division of Parks and Recreation operates eight recreation areas on the lake—Crosswinds Campground, Ebenezer Church, Parkers Creek, Poplar Point, Seaforth, Vista Point, Robeson Creek and New Hope Overlook. Whether you're looking for fun in the sun or an evening under the stars, Jordan Lake offers it all.

Park hours
November-February, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
March and October, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
April, September, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
May-August, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day

Park office hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Closed state holidays

Entrance fees
Entrance fees are charged in each recreation area managed by the NC Division of Parks and Recreation to supplement operational costs and help maintain and improve the areas for visitors. The fee is $4 per car, $3 for senior citizens ages 62 and older, and $10 per bus. Entrance fees cover only recreation activities. Separate fees are charged for picnic shelter reservations and campsites.